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Samarkand's Crossroad of Cultures
The historic town of Samarkand is a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient...
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JuanMao 卷毛
May 13 min read
Holy Mountain Pilgrimage in Japan
Ancient Japanese in the Ping’ an era, whether noble or civilian, set out from Kyoto to worship at the Kumano complex and then arrived in...
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Apr 291 min read
Karst Country Trekking
Dramatic karst peaks, the sun-dappled river Li, jade-green rice paddies – the scenes of Yangshuo are like the brushstrokes of an unseen...
inspirasian
Apr 242 min read
Trans Bhutan Trail
This historic trail dates back to the 16th century, when it served as a pilgrimage route for travelling Buddhists. It spans rice paddies,...
JuanMao 卷毛
Feb 272 min read
In Search of Shangri-La
Journey to uncover the wonders and mysteries of Shangri La. Discover important spiritual sites, rugged mountain terrain and ancient...
inspirasian
Jan 255 min read
Ladakh Travel Information
Ladakh is the ultimate getaway for travelers of all kinds. Carve out a place on your bucket list to explore this epic corner of India,...
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Jan 151 min read
Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trekking Tour
The first station is Lhasa, where pilgrims from all over the country want to rush into. Together with them we visit Potala Palace the...
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Dec 22, 20232 min read
Lao Hilltribes & Jungles
For a true off the beaten track experience, it is well worth the long journey to Phongsaly, home to shy hill tribes and stunning mountain...
inspirasian
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Explore Tibetan Areas Kham & Amdo
As an important part of Tibetan custom in Kham and Amdo Tibetan areas, Tibetan festival is the comprehensive display of traditional...
JuanMao 卷毛
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Unique Tibetan Butter Sculptures
After 5 hours of driving with a ramshackle local bus on a narrow mountain road we reach finally a messy bus station. I remember that at...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
Peaceful Himalayan Farmhouse
This traditional Bhutanese farmhouse has pedigree; it was built by a former Je Khenpo (chief abbot of Bhutan), after all. Within its...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Isolated Silk Road Caravanserai
Today you will have a beautiful, but also long travel day where you will really experience the history of the Silk Road. The remote...
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Aug 18, 20232 min read
Beauty & Wilderness of Western Tibet
The 53km loop around Kailash (or Kailash kora) with 3 days is one of the most important pilgrimages. The usual Kailash trekking season...
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Mar 30, 20232 min read
Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang reopens [restoration mode]. Longmen Grottoes is the largest treasure house of stone carving art. These...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read
Old Walking Trails of Chongqing
Flying from Beijing to Lijiang we had an eight hour wait in the modern but uninspiring Chongqing Airport. Rather than hang about in the...
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